Matthew 7:24

therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:

James 3:13

Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.

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I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

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Matthew 7:24
therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
James 3:13
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.